What Can Parents Do to Help Their Child Read Better

Parents,

Reading is very important to school and life success.  Since you are the most important person in your child's life, you can encourage them to be life learners by encouraging them to practice reading.
Some activities that can help your child:

1. Lead by example- be a reader and model reading
2. Take time to have your child read out loud to you then ask them to summarize what they read.
3. Is your child reading books that are at the appropriate level for them to have 75% or better understanding?
4. Ask teachers for a reading list that is the correct level for your child.
5. Take your child to the library with a list of book for their correct reading level.
6. Please make sure your child has a current library card for this year.

Your child's reading can improve with practice...it's like any other skill -- the more you practice the better the skill level.

Remember to shop the Sales for school supplies
STAPLES- 3X5 CARDS and HIGHLIGHTERS ONLY 1 CENT EACH
TARGET-  99 CENT SUPPLIES
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE DEALS--- CHECK THE ADS  :-)

BACK TO SCHOOL SALES START NEXT 7/10

The start of another year is approaching quickly.  Only a few more weeks of summer left.

Check your back to school supply list and begin watching Staples, OfficeMax, and Walmart for their back to school sales.  This is the time of year to make sure you stock up on all the supplies you will need for this year.  Buy now for just pennies, what will be very expensive later in the year.  Also, please don't forget our classroom will need kleenix, cleaning wipes, and hand sanitizer. 

One of the best organizers you can buy is an eight section divided file.  Homework and notes can be neatly filed and then turned in the next day without wasting valuable time hunting for papers.  Sometimes Target has these file for as little as a dollar but you can find them anywhere.  A string bag to carry your folders in will work fine.  Please do not purchase large size backpacks!  Students frequently load them up with toys or extra items they do not need at school providing distractions in the classroom.  Also, carrying heavy packs are not healthy for their backs and necks. 

Next week begin reviewing your math facts to prepare for the first week of school.

See you soon,

Mrs. Halpern